5-053-154-11(1) Color Video Camera Operating Instructions Software Version 1.0 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Table of Contents Operations Using the Supplied Infrared Remote Commander Before Starting Operations ....................... 25 Turning on the Power ................................ 25 Operating Multiple Cameras Using the Infrared Remote Commander ................... 25 Pan/Tilt Operation ..................................... 26 Zoom Operation ........................................ 26 Focusing on a subject ................................ 26 Storing the Camera Settings in Memory – Preset Feature ........
White Balance ....................................... 69 Detail / NR ............................................. 69 Day/Night ICR ........................................71 Others ................................................... 72 Network Menu ...........................................73 Network ................................................. 73 Security Menu ............................................75 User ....................................................... 75 Access Limit .................
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Other system names, product names appearing in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers. Trademarked items are not indicated by ® or ™ symbols in this document. Notes on Usage • When you shoot with this camera, respect the privacy of others, follow the local privacy law, and regulations or ethical standards of the shooting location. • Do not use this camera for illegal or inadequate purposes.
Video output Features In addition to HDMI/SDI output, IP network transmission can be performed simultaneously with the IP streaming function (SDI output does not support 4K). For the IP streaming function, ITU-T H.264/H.265 is applied to video compression mode (video codec) and it achieves a high compression rate while maintaining the image quality. Also, it decreases the network bandwidth load. Moreover, the camera supports multi-streaming output.
being supplied by connecting the camera and PoE++(class8) power supply device with a LAN cable. The lamp stops flashing and lights up in green when start-up of the camera is complete. The lamp flashes in green when the camera receives an operation command from the supplied remote commander. The lamp lights up in orange when the (power) button on the supplied remote commander is pressed and the camera enters the standby mode. The lamp flashes in yellow while upgrading the firmware.
MIC terminal (audio input terminal) Input for commercially-available MIC or LINE to connect an audio device. Switch between MIC and LINE input as indicated on “Connecting to commerciallyavailable microphones, etc.” (page 24). the OSD menu or [Format] under [Video Out] on the Web App menu is applied. Switch state Reset switch Press the switch for 10 seconds or longer to return to the factory default while in the Power On or Standby status.
HDMI terminal Outputs the image from the camera as an HDMI video signal. Notes • Set a password when the camera is being operated for the first time. • When connecting this camera to a network, connect via a system that provides a protection function such as a router or firewall. If connected without such protection, security issues may occur. Note Under the following cases, VGA output is applied to the image output through the HDMI terminal and the image quality degrades.
Rating label This label shows the name of the camera and its electric rating. Infrared Remote Commander (supplied) Important The product name and electric rating are located at the bottom of the camera. ȱ ȩ Ȫ ȫ Ȭ ȭ Ȯ Ȳ ȳ ȯ ȴ Ȱ MENU button Press the button to display or not to display the OSD menu. Notes • The OSD menu is not displayed on the SDI output image when the [Menu Overlay (SDI)] check box on the Web App menu is not selected.
(power) button Press this button to turn on the power or to put the camera in standby mode. PRESET position operation button Hold down the PRESET button and press buttons 1 to 3 to store the current camera direction, zoom, focus adjustment, and backlight compensation in the memory of the pressed number button. Pressing the number button on which the settings are memorized calls their statuses. P/T RESET button Performs the initialization operation of pan and tilt.
System Configuration This camera can be arranged into various system configurations with other products (not supplied). This section describes typical system examples with the required components and the main usage of each system. Operating a Single Camera Using the Supplied Remote Commander What you can do with this system Operate the camera readily from a short distance.
Operating a Single Camera Using the Optional Remote Controller What you can do with this system Perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick of the remote controller. System Configuration Video monitor Remote controller Video signal Remote Control (VISCA) signal Signal flow • The illustration of the remote controller features the RM-IP500 (sold separately) remote controller. • Turn on switch number 3 on the CAMERA SETUP switch when using VISCA communication.
Operating Multiple Cameras Using the Optional Remote Controller What you can do with this system • For the RS-422 connection, you can remotely operate up to seven cameras with a single remote controller. • Perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick.
Installation and Connection CAUTION Installation of the camera using the tripod screws and screw holes should not be done for installation on a ceiling or a shelf, etc., in a high position. Installing the Camera Installing the camera on a desk Installing the Camera Using the M3 Fixing Screw Holes Place the camera on a flat surface.
1-2 In the case that a wire cannot be attached Before installing the camera on the ceiling, attach the wire on the ceiling bracket (B) as illustrated below with the supplied screws (M3×8). Determine the shooting direction of the camera, and then make the holes for the ceiling bracket (B) and the connecting cables on the ceiling. Notes • The connecting cables cannot be passed through ceiling bracket (B).
3 4 Attach the ceiling bracket (A) to the bottom of the camera using the 4 supplied screws (M3 × 8). Align the bracket holes with the screw holes on the camera and attach the bracket to the camera. Insert the protrusions raised on the ceiling bracket (A) into the spaces prepared in the ceiling bracket (B), and temporarily attach them by pushing the ceiling bracket (A) to the rear. Ceiling bracket (B) Ceiling Ceiling Attach the wire rope.
6-1 Connect the cables to the terminals at the 6-3 To prevent the AC adapter cord from back of the camera. coming off, attach the supplied cord clamper to the rear of the camera and fix the AC adapter cord. Ceiling Note The cord clamper cannot be replaced once attached to the camera. 7 Adjust the image flip function to optimize the ceiling mounting status. Notes Note • Make sure no load is applied to the connectors of the cables.
2 Connecting the Camera Fix the AC adapter cord with the cord clamper so that it does not come out. Unlock the cord clamper and put the cord through it. Connecting to an AC power supply Connect the camera to an AC outlet using the supplied AC adapter and power cord. AC adapter cord clamper Cord clamper lock Unlock the cord clamper lock. To power supply AC adapter (supplied) 1 AC adapter cord Put the AC adapter cord through the cord clamper and lock the cord clamper.
Connecting a single camera to a switcher, recorder, or monitor Devices equipped with an HDMI input terminal HDMI cable (not supplied) Network cable (commercially available) To HDMI input terminal Hub with PoE++ power supply feature Video monitor Devices equipped with an SDI input terminal (HD output): Notes • When you supply power from a PoE++ power source, use a network cable of Category 5e or higher.
Using the VISCA RS-422 terminal A remote controller can be connected via the VISCA RS-422 terminal. The VISCA RS-422 allows connections of up to 1.2 km in length. Connecting a single camera to a single remote controller (not supplied) • You cannot switch between VISCA over IP and VISCA RS-422 with the camera. Communication with the remote controller is possible by connecting a network cable. • Select either VISCA over IP or VISCA RS-422 with the remote controller.
Using the VISCA RS-422 terminal Up to 7 cameras can be connected via the VISCA RS-422 terminal. The VISCA RS-422 allows connections of up to 1.2 km in length. Notes • When RM-IP10 (sold separately) is used as the remote controller, make a connecting cable using the RS-422 terminal board connectors supplied with the remote controller. When you make the connecting cable, refer to the pin array of the VISCA RS-422 terminal (page 100) and VISCA RS-422 connection diagram (page 100).
Connecting multiple cameras using VISCA over IP • When you connect multiple cameras to a single remote controller or when you connect multiple cameras to multiple remote controllers with a computer, use a switching hub for the connection. • The camera network’s initial setting is “DHCP.” When using with the DHCP, also connect a router, which can resolve DHCP issues with the hub. When a router is not used, turn off DHCP and set the IP address.
For HD output When you want to switch cameras, connect a commercially available video switcher. For the connection to the video switcher, refer to the operating instructions of the switcher. Connecting to commerciallyavailable microphones, etc. Connect a commercially-available stereo microphone, mixer, etc. Input audio will be transmitted to the HDMI and SDI OUT output as well as IP network streaming in stereo format. Switch between the microphone input and line input from the Web App.
Operations Using the Supplied Infrared Remote Commander Operating Multiple Cameras Using the Infrared Remote Commander Before Starting Operations 1 Set the IR SELECT switch on the back of the camera you want to operate to 1, 2, or 3. The setting is reflected immediately. 2 Select the CAMERA SELECT switch on the remote commander that corresponds to the number set in step 1. Before operating, check that the camera and peripheral devices are properly installed and connected.
Pan/Tilt Operation Zoom Operation Press either of the ZOOM buttons. Subject appears closer. (Tele) Subject appears farther away. (Wide angle) 1 Press the (power) button. The camera will turn on and perform the pan/tilt reset action automatically. 2 Press the direction button to pan or tilt the camera. While checking the picture on the screen, press the appropriate arrow button. To move the camera little by little, press the button just for a moment.
Note Storing the Camera Settings in Memory– Preset Feature Before you store the position, zoom, focus, etc. of the camera, make sure to install and secure the camera in place to use it properly. Settings, including the camera position, zoom, focus, and backlighting, can be stored in a preset. You can also store the presets from Web App or VISCA/CGI commands. Recalling the stored status Press any of the 1 to 3 buttons in which you have stored the settings.
Returning to the main menu Operating OSD (On-Screen Display) Menus Press the MENU or CANC./BACK button. Canceling an OSD menu This section explains how to configure the camera using the supplied remote commander. In this manual, the displayed setting menu is written as the OSD (On Screen Display). When the main menu is displayed, press the MENU or CANC./BACK button once. When a setting menu is displayed, press the MENU or CANC./BACK button twice.
or : Indicates use of the /// buttons to select menu items and settings. These correspond to the joystick directions on a remote controller. : Indicates use of the SET button (equivalent to ENTER) to confirm the menu item or setting selection, or to advance to the next screen or next operation. This corresponds to the joystick button on a remote controller. : Indicates use of the MENU button or CANC./BACK button (equivalent to MENU) to show/hide the menu screen.
Setting menu EXPOSURE Menu The setting menu selected on the main menu is displayed. The EXPOSURE menu is used to set the items regarding the exposure. You can set the menu from the Web App menu. For details, see [Exposure] under [Video] (page 66). Setting menu The name of the setting menu currently selected is displayed. MODE (Exposure - Mode) Cursor The cursor selects a setting item. Press the or button of the remote commander to move the cursor up or down.
SPEED (Exposure - Shutter Speed) GAIN LIMIT (Exposure - AGC Limit) When [MODE] is either [MANUAL] or [SHUTTER Pri], select the electronic shutter speed. When the frame rate is 59.94 or 29.97 You can choose from [1/1], [2/3], [1/2], [1/3], [1/4], [1/6], [1/8], [1/10], [1/15], [1/20], [1/30], [1/50], [1/60], [1/90], [1/100], [1/125], [1/180], [1/250], [1/350], [1/500], [1/725], [1/1000], [1/1500], [1/2000], [1/3000], [1/4000], [1/6000], [1/10000].
SLOW SHUTTER (Exposure - Auto Slow Shutter) When the frame rate is 23.98 You can choose from [1/24], [1/25], [1/40], [1/48], [1/50], [1/60], [1/96], [1/100], [1/120], [1/144], [1/192], [1/200], [1/288], [1/400], [1/576], [1/1200], [1/2400], [1/4800], [1/10000]. When you set the mode to [ON], the camera automatically uses a slow shutter speed for the exposure as the illumination of the object to be shot decreases. This menu is available when [MODE] is [FULL AUTO] or [IRIS Pri].
SPEED (White Balance - Speed) COLOR Menu Adjust the speed at which the camera reaches the white convergence point when [AUTO1] or [AUTO2] is chosen. Choose a value from [1], [2], [3], [4], and [5]. [5] is the fastest and [1] is the slowest. The COLOR menu is used to adjust the white balance and color. You can set the menu from the Web App menu. For details, see [White Balance] under [Video] (page 69).
correction elements become greater compared to the vertical elements. DETAIL Menu BW BALANCE (Detail - BW Balance) The DETAIL menu is used to adjust the image enhancer function. You can set the menu from the Web App menu. For details, see [Detail / NR] under [Video] (page 69). You can adjust the balance between contours in black on the low brightness side of the spectrum and contours in white on the high brightness side. Choose from [TYPE0] to [TYPE4].
VISIBILITY ENHANCER Menu ZOOM/FOCUS Menu (SRG-A40) You can set the menu from the Web App menu. For details, see [Exposure] under [Video] (page 66). The ZOOM/FOCUS menu is used to select the zoom/focus mode. You can set the zoom mode from the Web App menu. For details, see [PTZF Control] under [PTZF Control] (page 81). SETTING (Exposure - Visibility Enhancer) When this is turned [ON], gradation correction is adaptively performed according to the scene being shot.
• Objects with horizontal stripes • Objects on which bright lights are cast or reflected • Nightscapes and other dark objects with blinking lights • Lit objects shot with darkened exposure adjustment or exposure compensation settings FOCUS Menu (SRG-A12) The FOCUS menu is used to select the focus mode. You can set the menu from the Web App menu. For details, see [PTZF Control] under [PTZF Control] (page 81). MODE (Live operation screen - Main tab) Select the focus mode.
FLICKER CANCEL (Others - Flicker Cancel) PICTURE/OPTICAL FILTER Menu When this is turned [ON], the flicker correction feature becomes enabled. When this is turned [OFF], the flicker correction feature becomes disabled. The PICTURE/OPTICAL FILTER menu is used to adjust picture quality improvement features and optical filters. You can set the menu from the Web App menu. For details, see [Detail / NR], [Day/Night ICR] or [Others] under [Video] (page 65).
[NIGHT]: IR cut filter feature is disabled. The picture becomes monochrome. [AUTO]: The mode is automatically switched to [DAY] or [NIGHT]. PAN TILT/PRESET RECALL Menu The PAN TILT/PRESET RECALL menu is used to select the pan/tilt/preset recall mode. You can set the menu from the Web App menu. For details, see [PTZF Control] or [P/T Range Limit] under [PTZF Control] (page 81). Note When this setting is set to [AUTO], set [EXPOSURE MODE] to [FULL AUTO].
PAN TILT SLOW (Pan-Tilt - Slow Pan-Tilt Mode) Setting range of LEFT/RIGHT CENTER (±0°) You can select slow speed panning/tilting. [OFF]: The camera pans/tilts at the standard speed. [ON]: The camera pan/tilt speed is slower. PRESET RECALL You can select preset recall settings. RECALL SPEED (Preset - Speed Select) –170° You can select the preset recall speed. [COMPATIBLE]: Work differently depending on the commands for preset recall. • For VISCA command: Pan/tilt work with the speed set by each preset.
VIDEO OUT Menu SYSTEM Menu You can set [COLOR SPACE] from the Web App menu on a web browser. For details, see [Installation] under [System] (page 63). You can set the menu from the Web App menu. For details, see [Installation] of [System] (page 63) or [PTZF Control] under [PTZF Control] (page 81).
standby mode and turn it on again, or execute [REBOOT] to reflect the changes. Select the setting from [2160/29.97p], [1080/59.94p A], [1080/59.94p B], [1080/59.94i], [1080/29.97p], [720/59.94p], [720/59.94p VGA], [2160/25p], [1080/50p A], [1080/50p B], [1080/50i], [1080/25p], [720/50p], [2160/23.98p], or [1080/23.98p]. [OFF]: Even when the tally-lamp-ON command is received, the tally lamp does not light up. Note When [TALLY LEVEL] is set to [OFF], the tally lamp does not light up.
DEVICE INFO (Device information of the camera and setting status of switches on the back of the camera) STATUS Menu Displays the device information. The Web App menu is not available for this display. MODEL NAME (Information - Model Name) Displays the model name of the camera. SERIAL NUMBER (Information - Serial Number) The STATUS menu is used to display the settings selected with the menus. This menu only displays the current menu settings, and you cannot change them with this menu.
SUBNET MASK (Status - Subnet Mask) Displays the subnet mask currently set up for the camera. GATEWAY (Status - Gateway) Displays the default gateway address currently set up for the camera. Note Configure these settings using the setup application “RM-IP Setup Tool” on your computer. For details on the settings, refer to the “RM-IP Setup Tool Guide.
Menu Configuration The camera menu is configured as described below. For more details, refer to the pages in parenthesis. The initial settings of each item are in bold. Only supported functions are displayed.
Menu item Setting item Setting value MIN SPEED For the 59.94 or 29.
Menu item Setting item Setting value VISIBILITY ENHANCER (page 35) SETTING OFF, ON EFFECT –3, –2, –1, 0, +1, +2, +3 Menu item Setting item Setting value ZOOM/FOCUS (SRG-A40) (page 35) ZOOM MODE OPTICAL, CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM, DIGITAL FOCUS MODE AUTO, MANUAL Menu item Setting item Setting value FOCUS (SRG-A12) (page 36) MODE AUTO, MANUAL Menu item Setting item (first level) Setting item (second level) Setting value PICTURE/OPTICAL FILTER (page 37) PICTURE HIGH RESOLUTION OFF, ON NOIS
Menu item Setting item (first level) Setting item (second level) PRESET RECALL RECALL SPEED COMPATIBLE, SEPARATE, COMMON COMMON SPEED 1 ~ 25 (Adjustable only when RECALL SPEED is set to COMMON.
• If you use a display with high pixel density, the zoom percentage may change automatically. • Web pages displayed when you access the camera are JavaScript. Web pages may not be displayed correctly if some antivirus software are used on your computer. Accessing the Camera from a Web Browser You can access the camera from a web browser on a computer to operate the camera, change the setting, and upgrade the firmware. An IP address must be set on the camera for access from a web browser.
Note When the SSL Function is Used Use an mDNS*-compliant device to access the URL read from the QR code on a Web App. * mDNS (multicast DNS): A communication rule (protocol) used to find an IP address from host names in the local network. When [Enable (Allow HTTP connection for some clients)] (page 78) is selected To access the HTTP or SSL connection, enter the following in the address box of the web browser. Setting the Initial Password For HTTP connection http://this camera’s IP address/index.
PTZ Auto Framing Setting Screen Web App Screen Press the [PTZ Auto Framing Settings] tab to display the setting screen of PTZ Auto Framing. About Web App Screen You can operate pan/tilt/zoom/focus, PTZ Auto Framing, and the camera setting on a browser by connecting the camera to the computer (called “Web App” hereafter). This document uses SRG-A40’s Web App screen. For starting Web App, refer to “Web App Menu Operation Method” (page 60).
Location and Function of the Screen Common Parts Live Operation Screen This section explains the location and function of the screen common parts. ɞ ɟ ɠ ɡɢ Location and Function of the Live Operation Screen ɣ This section explains the location and function of the live operation screen. Camera name Displays the camera name. The name can be changed on [Camera Name] under [Network] on the Web App menu. ɟ ɞ ɠ Power Switch When turning on the camera, [Power ON] is displayed.
(Audio) tab Displays the setting items related to audio. For details, refer to the operations of each function. ͦ (Main) tab Displays the setting values of functions which are operated frequently. The following functions can be selected. ͧ • Focus • Zoom Speed ͨ • Pan-Tilt Speed ͩ ʓ ʔ Input Selects the Audio input setting. Mic: Selects the mic input. Line: Selects the line input. ʕ ʖ Mic Volume Sets the mic volume level. Between -10 to +10 can be selected.
Full Screen Display Displays the monitor by opening a new Web browser. ͦ Pan-Tilt Home Places the pan/tilt towards Home (front). ͧ Pan-Tilt Reset Initializes the pan/tilt. ͨ ͩ Streaming mode display Displays the streaming mode. Preset position control section Displays the angle of view which is registered as a thumbnail. Double tap the thumbnail to restore the memorized angle of view in the preset. Press to hide the preset position control section.
the camera status, then displays the setting section again. [Cancel]: Cancels the changes on the setting section. Returns the setting changes to the previous status. Displays the page number when the initial setting is performed. PTZ Auto Framing Screen Location and function of the PTZ Auto Framing Setting Screen This section explains the location and function of the PTZ Auto Framing setting screen.
ɞ Adjust Framing Enables adjustment of the position for the height, size, and left and right directions of the tracking object in the screen. Select [Face Height], [Body Size], or [Placement]. The composition detail adjustment can be performed on the live screen while performing PTZ Auto Framing. ɟ ɠ As the selected setting is applied to the view image on the left, refer to this when setting.
Pan-Tilt Reset Performs the initialization movement for the pan/tilt. Press when the POWER lamp and NETWORK lamp are flashing simultaneously or when [Execute Pan-Tilt Reset.] is displayed in the angle of view control section. Tracking setting section Angle of view control section Operates pan, tilt, or zoom to adjust the start position. Each movement speed of pan/tilt and zoom can be adjusted.
Others Performs the setting related to PTZ Auto Framing. Menu item Detail and setting value Initial Content setting value of the factory default setting Auto Start On / Off Off When the camera starts while this setting is valid, the camera moves to the start position automatically, and starts PTZ Auto Framing. On / Off Green Tally Indication On When this setting is valid, the PTZ Auto Framing’s status is displayed by the green tally lamp.
PTZ Auto Framing start / stop is displayed while the PTZ Auto Framing is stopped. Press this button to start PTZ Auto Framing. is displayed while PTZ Auto Framing is performed. Press this button to stop PTZ Auto Framing. The initial setting is required beforehand using the PTZ Auto Framing tab. For details of the initial setting, refer to “Location and function of the PTZ Auto Framing Setting Screen” (page 54).
are detected currently as the tracking subjects, the green frame to the face of the tracked subject are displayed. Whether the Automatic Target Selection (page 56) is valid or not, click the face in the camera’s video section to recognize the face of the tracking subject, to track only the subject. When the subject is lost, move to the configured start position, restart tracking when the same face is recognized. When you want to track the different subject, select the subject manually again.
Press the switch to switch On/Off. The switch of the item which is On lights up in blue and in white for the item which is Off. Web App Menu Selection from the list Web App Menu Operation Method Press the [Settings] tab of the operation screen switch section to display the camera’s initial setting, network setting, or Web App menu which performs the settings required for shooting. The Web App menu is set through computer mouse operations.
Angle of view’s adjustment The angle of view can be adjusted using the zoom slider and joystick. Saving method of the setting Save the setting by pressing the [OK] button at the bottom of the screen after the setting is completed. Pressing [Cancel] button deletes the saved content and restores the settings to the previous status. Press the [Reload] button to update the screen. Notes • Pressing the [Reload] button before the setting is saved deletes the setting contents.
System Menu Information Displays the camera information. Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Model Name ― ― Displays the camera model name. Serial Number ― ― Displays the camera serial number. Version Number ― ― Displays the camera software version number. Date & Time Performs settings related to the inner clock.
Installation System Configure the camera installation setting. Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Image Flip On/Off Off Performs the image flip vertically. Set to On when the camera is installed on the ceiling. Note When the [Image Flip] setting is changed, the coordinates for pan and tilt are flipped, and the following are reset.
Video Out Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Format 59.94 Hz system 1920×1080/59.94p 3840×2160/29.97p (Level A) 1920×1080/59.94p (Level A) 1920×1080/59.94p (Level B) 1920×1080/59.94i 1920×1080/29.97p 1280×720/59.94p 1280×720/59.94p (HDMI:VGA) Sets the video output method (video format) with which to output from the HDMI and SDI OUT terminal. Settings can be changed from this menu when setting the SYSTEM SELECT switch to 6.
Video Menu Picture Setting File Export / Import (Picture Setting File) You can export the picture settings of the camera as a picture setting file or import picture setting files saved in the computer to reflect them on the camera. See “Preset Items and Image Setting File Items” (page 94) for items you can export or import by picture setting files.
Exposure Set the exposure adjustment. Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Mode Full auto/Shutter Full auto priority/Iris priority/ Manual Configure the exposure setting. [Full auto]: The camera performs gain, iris, and shutter speed adjustments automatically. [Shutter priority]: The camera performs gain and iris adjustments automatically, and you can select the shutter speed.
Menu item Detail and setting value Gain 0/3/6/9/12/15/18/ 21/24/27/30/33/36 (When highsensitivity mode is set to Off) Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Select the gain. This function can be selected only when [Mode] is set to [Manual]. 0/3/6/9/12/15/18/ 21/24/27/30/33/36/ 39/42/45/48 (When high-sensitivity mode is set to On) AGC Limit 9/12/15/18/21/24/ 27/30/33/36 (When high-sensitivity mode is set to Off) 36 Select the maximum gain value of automatic exposure control.
Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Auto Shutter Limit For details, refer to “MAX SPEED” (page 44), “MIN SPEED” (page 45). Set the minimum and maximum shutter speed. Slowest: This setting is available when [Mode] is set to [Full 1/60 (in the case auto] or [Iris priority]. of 59.94) 1/50 (in the case of 50) 1/25 (in the case of 29.97, 25) 1/48 (in the case of 23.98) Fastest: 1/2000 (in the case of 59.94, 29.
White Balance Sets the white balance. Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Mode Auto1/Auto2/ Indoor/Outdoor/ One push WB/ Manual Auto1 Select a white balance mode. [Auto1]: Automatically adjusts the color reproduction closer to the image you are viewing (approximately 2500 K to 7500 K).
Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Bandwidth Standard/Low/ Middle/High/Wide Standard You can set the bandwidth for signals undergoing contour emphasis. For example, when you select [Middle], the middle range of the signals is elevated and contours in that middle range are emphasized. Crispening 0 to 7 3 You can set the fineness for the objects to which contour correction signals are added.
Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting 2D NR Level 0 to 5 3 Sets the noise reduction level. When selecting [0], the noise reduction function is turned to Off. The higher the number, the greater the noise reduction effect. You can set when [NR Mode] is set to [Advanced]. 3D NR Level 0 to 5 3 Sets the noise reduction level. When selecting [0], the noise reduction function is turned to Off.
Others Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Image Stabilizer On/Off Off Enables displaying steadier images when the camera is installed in a place subject to vibration. Notes • When the Image stabilizer function is set, the angle of view of the image will be smaller than usual. • Depending on the vibration frequency, Image stabilizer may not work even when it is set. • Select the checkbox of [Image Stabilizer] when installing the camera.
Network Menu Network Configures the camera network setting. Status Displays the current network status. Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Host Name ― ― Displays the host name of the camera. MAC Address ― ― Displays the MAC address of the camera. Ethernet Status ― ― Displays the current transmission rate. IP Address ― ― Displays the current IP address. Subnet Mask ― ― Displays the current subnet mask.
Common Configures the IPv4 and IPv6 network setting. Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting HTTP Port 80, 1024 to 65534 80 Set the HTTP port number. DNS Auto On/Off Off Enables obtaining the DNS address from the DHCP server. Displayed when [DHCP] of IPv4 or [Obtain an IP Address Automatically] of IPv6 is enabled. Primary DNS Server IPv4/IPv6 Address ― Set the primary DNS server.
Security Menu User Administrator and User This camera identifies those who log in as the “Administrator” or “User.” The “Administrator” can use all the functions of this camera including camera settings. “User” can select user sections specified as available functions (access rights) in the [Viewer Mode]. The user section includes [Administrator] which can set all the functions as well as [Full] and [Light]. Each type of user can use the corresponding functions below.
Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting ― ― Enter a user name between 5 and 16 alphanumeric characters. Current Password ― ― Enter the current password. New Password ― ― Enter a password between 8 and 64 alphanumeric characters. Your password should be alphanumeric. Re-Type Password ― ― To confirm the password, retype the password that you entered in the [New Password] box.
Menu item Network Address/ Subnet 1 to 10 Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Network Address ― ― Enter the network addresses that you want to allow or deny access to the camera. You can specify up to 10 network addresses. Subnet 8 Enter the subnet mask values that you want to allow or deny access to the camera. You can specify up to 10 subnet mask values. For a subnet mask, enter from 8 to 32. (For IPv6, enter a value between 8 and 128.
SSL reload the window. Press the F5 key on the keyboard to reload. Configure the SSL or TLS function (called “SSL” hereafter). The settings allow the camera to communicate with the client computer by using SSL. SSL Server Authentication Certificate Options Select an installation mode of the certificate. [Use an external certificate]: Uses the certificate including private key information issued by a CA. The PKCS#12 and PEM formats are supported.
displayed in the boxes of [Issuer DN], [Subject DN], [Available Period], and [Extended Key Usage]. Specify the correct private key password to confirm the information of the certificate. Note The import process becomes invalid if the selected file is not a certificate or the imported certificate is not allowed. To delete the imported certificate or selfsigned certificate Click [Delete] to delete the certificate or selfsigned certificate imported to the camera.
Referer Check Referer Check is a function that checks if the web page which requires access to the camera is authorized. If the web page is not authorized, the camera denies access of the web page. If you want to access from web pages other than the one that the camera provides, register their host names and port numbers in the [Exception List]. Referer Check Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Setting On/Off On Enable the Referer Check.
PTZF Control Menu PTZF Control Configure the pan/tilt, zoom, and focus setting. Zoom (SRG-A40) Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Zoom Mode Optical / Clear Image Zoom / Digital Optical Select the range of zooming. [Optical]: An image can be zoomed up to 20× optical zoom. [Clear Image Zoom]: An image is zoomed with less deterioration of image quality over the optical region. Zooming is up to 1.
Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Pict Freeze Preset On / Off On Select the output image state for preset recall. When the checkbox is selected, frozen images are output during preset recalling. P/T Range Limit Range Limit Set the pan/tilt range limit. Notes • Switching Image Flip on/off turns the Pan-Tilt limit setting to the factory setting.
Stream Menu Stream Note When the Streaming tab settings are changed, RTSP streaming is temporarily interrupted. Therefore, the screen turns black for a moment when the viewer is displayed on other web browsers. Stream Setting Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Setting RTSP/SRT-Caller/ SRT-Listener/ NDI|HX/Off RTSP The setting items corresponding to the selected mode are displayed.
Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Audio Port Number 1024 to 65534 57000 Specify the transmission port number for audio data used for RTSP unicast streaming. Specify an even number in the setting range. Two port numbers (the number specified here and an odd number with 1 added to the specified number) are actually used for audio data communication and control.
Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Multi-TCP Mode On/Off Off Enable multi-TCP Mode. Unicast UDP Mode On/Off On Enable unicast UDP Mode. Using NDI|HX To use NDI|HX, you are required to purchase the license key. Purchasing the license key You can purchase the license key from the following URL of NewTek, Inc. http://new.tk/ndi_sony Notes • Download the latest driver of NDI|HX and install it in NewTek products.
• When selecting [SRT-Caller], or [SRT-Listener] for [Setting] in the [Stream] tab, [Codec 1] is fixed to [H.264]. Video Stream 1 Make settings related to video codec 1. Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Codec 1 H.264/H.265 H.264 Set the codec for video stream 1. Size 1 3840×2160/ 1920×1080/ 1280×720/640×360 1920×1080 Select the image size transmitted from the camera.
Video Stream 2 Make settings related to video codec 2. Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Codec 2 H.264/H.265/Off Off Set the codec for video stream 2. Size 2 3840×2160/ 1920×1080/ 1280×720/640×360 1920×1080 Select the image size transmitted from the camera.
Audio Stream Make settings related to audio codecs for streaming. Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Setting On/Off Off Enable streaming of audio. Codec AAC (128 kbps)/ AAC (256 kbps) AAC (128 kbps) Select the audio codec for streaming. The setting item is displayed when [Setting] is enabled. [AAC (128 kbps)]: Select this when you prioritize the data capacity. [AAC (256 kbps)]: Select this when you prioritize the audio quality.
Maintenance Menu Initialize Initializes the camera, saves settings, and upgrades the software version. Initialize Performs operations related to the initialization of the camera. Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Reboot ― ― Used when forcibly rebooting the system. When you click [Reboot], the message “This camera will reboot right now. Reload your browser after rebooting.” appears. Click [OK] to reboot the camera.
Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Import setting file ― ― Used when you import the stored setting data of the camera. Click [Import], specify the destination folder, and select the setting file stored on the computer according to the instructions on the web browser. The camera is configured according to the setting data. Notes • The following items cannot be exported or imported in [Export setting file] or [Import setting file].
HTTP Access Log The access history of the camera is displayed. Click [Reload] to reload the latest data. HTTP Access Log Menu item Detail and setting value Initial setting value Content of the factory default setting Log Level Critical, Warning & Info / Critical & Warning / Critical Critical, Warning & Info Set the level of information to be recorded in the HTTP access log. Log Size 200 to 1024 1024 Set the maximum number of records to be recorded in the HTTP access log.
Appendix Message List The following messages and indications may appear on this camera. Perform the following as necessary. Camera Lamp Display Lamp status Description and solution The POWER lamp (orange) and NETWORK lamp (green) are flashing. An error has occurred in the camera. Details of the error are displayed in the main menu. Check the details of the error before solving the problem.
Troubleshooting Before sending your camera for service, check the following to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem still persists, consult the Sony Service Center. Symptom Cause The power of the camera is not turned on. The AC adapter is not firmly connected to Firmly insert the AC adapter all the way. the DC IN 19.5 V terminal. The camera does not work even when buttons on the remote commander are pressed. Remedy The power cord is not firmly connected to the AC adapter or the power supply.
Preset Items and Image Setting File Items Items stored in the preset and image setting file are shown in the following lists. Item stored in the preset : Stores settings by preset. : Applies the settings to the camera at the next start-up when they are stored in Preset 1. Preset recall does not apply the settings.
Item name on the OSD menu Item name on the Web App menu Items other than the OSD/Web App menu Item stored in the preset Item stored in the image setting file MIN SHUTTER SPEED Slowest (Shutter speed) - SLOW SHUTTER On/Off Auto Slow Shutter - - EX-COMP On/Off - - EX-COMP LEVEL Exposure Compensation - BACKLIGHT Backlight Compensation - SPOTLIGHT Spotlight Compensation - AE SPEED AE Speed - - - AE Ref.
Pan/Tilt function Horizontal ±170 degrees Maximum speed: 101 degrees/ second Minimum speed: 0.5 degrees/ second Maximum speed (when the preset is recalled): 300 degrees/second Minimum speed (when the preset is recalled): 1.1 degrees/ second Vertical +90 degrees, –20 degrees Maximum speed: 91 degrees/ second Minimum speed: 0.5 degrees/ second Maximum speed (when the preset is recalled): 126 degrees/ second Minimum speed (when the preset is recalled): 1.1 degrees/ second Specifications System 3840 × 2160/29.
Operating temperature 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) External dimensions (Dimensions page 98) Approx. 156.7 × 184.0 × 200.0 mm (6 1/4 × 7 1/4 × 7 7/8 inches) (width/height/depth) (without protrusions) Mass Approx. 2.0 kg (4 lb 6.
Dimensions 170° 170° Top 124 (5) 1.9 (3/32) 184 (7 1/4) Front 156.7 (6 1/4) 20° 90 ° Side 78.
46 46 (1 13/16) 35 (1 /16) 35 1/4-20UNC, depth7 (9/32) 42.9 136 (5 3/8) M3 17 (11/16) M3 (1 3/4) 17 (11/16) 22 (7/8) 29 (1 3/16) 36 (1 7/16) 32.7 (1 5/16) 136 (5 3/8) 53.9 (2 1/8) (1 7/16) (1 7/16) 165 (6 1/2) φ5, depth5 (7/32) M3 165 (6 1/2) 13 29 (1 3/16) Bottom 4-φ8(Leg) M3 44 44 (1 3/4) 60 (1 3/4) 60 (2 3/8) Ceiling bracket (B) (2 3/8) With the ceiling bracket installed 167.9 (6 5/8) 54 (2 1/4) Hole 197.9 (7 7/8) R7 R6 2.3 7.8 34 (1 3/8) 224.9 (8 7/8) R R1 126 31 .
SYSTEM SELECT switch settings Pin array of the VISCA RS-422 terminal and how to use it The video output format for the HDMI/SDI OUT terminal can be set with this switch. Pin array of VISCA RS-422 terminal IN OUT Pin No. Select your desired video output format. No. Video output format/Frame rate 0 3840x2160/29.97p 1 1920x1080/59.94p 2 1920x1080/59.94i 3 1920x1080/29.97p 4 1280x720/59.94p 5 RESERVE 6 REMOTE 7 HDMI : 640x480/59.94p SDI OUT : 1280x720/59.
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